

Leningrad Symphony
Leningrad Symphonie
Synopsis
August 1942: Amidst the unimaginable suffering inflicted during the blockade of Leningrad by the German Wehrmacht, an orchestra director was given an almost impossible task: to stage the premiere of Dimitri Shostakovitch's "Leningrad Symphony". The performance became a symbol of the brief triumph of culture over the barbarism of war.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Markus Brandl
Fritz Fuchs
Mercedes Müller
Olga Kvade
Torsten Münchow
Andrei Schdanow
Judith Neumann
Anna Fuchs
Tino Mewes
Wolfgang Buff
Matthias Bundschuh
Karl Eliasberg
Florian Fischer
Nkwd Officer
Elvinas Juodkazis
Marine
Anja Antonowicz
Nadeshda Boronnikowa
Florian Panzner
Schostakowitsch
Leon Hoge
Josef Eiselt
Hendrik Massute
Vater Kvade
Benjamin Morik
Feldwebel
Anthony Paul
Landser
Elisa Posky
Frau Schostakowitsch
Release History & Theatrical Window
Nordic Film Days Lübeck
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Frey, Carsten Gutschmidt
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Frey
- Original Title
- Leningrad Symphonie
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Beetz Brothers Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Frey, Carsten Gutschmidt
Christian Frey
Reinhardt Beetz
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Frey
Screenplay
Christian Frey
Director
Carsten Gutschmidt
Director
Reinhardt Beetz
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leningrad Symphony
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Leningrad Symphony about?
August 1942: Amidst the unimaginable suffering inflicted during the blockade of Leningrad by the German Wehrmacht, an orchestra director was given an almost impossible task: to stage the premiere of Dimitri Shostakovitch's "Leningrad Symphony". The performance became a symbol of the brief triumph of culture over the barbarism of war.
Who directed Leningrad Symphony?
Leningrad Symphony was directed by Christian Frey, Carsten Gutschmidt.
Who stars in Leningrad Symphony?
The principal cast of Leningrad Symphony includes Markus Brandl, Mercedes Müller, Torsten Münchow, Judith Neumann, Tino Mewes.
When was Leningrad Symphony released and how long is it?
Leningrad Symphony was released in 2017 with a total runtime of Unknown.



















